FG pledges commitment to Open Governance.
The Federal Government has assured that it is committed to deepening collaboration between state institutions and civil society through the Open Government Partnership (OGP) platform.
The Minister of Youth Development and OGP Co-Chair, Ayodele Olawande, who gave the assurance during a high-level engagement with civil society actors and representatives of the OGP Secretariat in Abuja, highlighted the critical role of non-state actors in advancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance.
The Minister, in a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Omolara Esan, said that the OGP platform has proven to be an effective mechanism for sustained engagement between ministries and non-state actors, noting that Nigeria's problem is not a lack of accountability structures, but a gradual erosion of shared values, just as he called for a revival of ethical leadership and value-driven service among the nation's youth.
The meeting concluded with renewed commitments to promote open governance, increase youth participation, and drive inclusive development grounded in transparency, civic responsibility, and ethical leadership.
In separate remarks, the incoming Global OGP Co-Chair, Soji Apampa, emphasized the importance of finalizing Nigeria's National Action Plan and securing presidential assent, while OGP CEO, Aiden Eyakuze, highlighted the need for value reorientation among youth.
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